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Russian strikes kill 15 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor
The strikes after midnight targeted an area where displaced Syrians had gathered outside the town of Maaret Misrin, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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Putin proposes to enshrine God, heterosexual marriage in constitution
Putin in January unleashed a political storm by proposing an overhaul of the constitution, the first changes to the basic law since 1993.
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Could Russia go to war with Turkey in Syria?
The killing of 33 soldiers by fire from forces of Russia's ally the Syrian regime - the biggest Turkish military loss on the battlefield in recent years - raised fears of war between the two historic rivals.
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Mexican arrested in US for Russian spying
Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes, a Mexican citizen who lives in Singapore, is accused of conspiracy and 'acting within the United States on behalf of a foreign government.'
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Turkey, Russia trade accusations as Syria tensions rise
Turkey has shored up its positions in recent days in Idlib - the last rebel bastion in Syria - with hundreds of vehicles carrying artillery and soldiers.
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Russia gets new government in what Putin calls major renewal
The government was formed less than a week after Putin unveiled a sweeping shake-up of the political system, which led to the resignation of Dmitry Medvedev as prime minister with his entire government.
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JEAN-JACQUES CORNISH: Libya deal as full of holes as a colander
Will the five parties named by each side in the conflict be able agree on how best to monitor the deal, asks Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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Russian parliament backs Putin's pick for PM after 'January Revolution'
Mishustin, who has headed the country’s tax service and played ice hockey with Putin, said he would name his cabinet in the near future. Putin signed a decree appointing him prime minister soon afterwards.
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Russian parliament to review Putin PM pick after shock overhaul
The series of bombshell announcements made during and after Vladimir Putin's state of the nation speech triggered speculation about his role past 2024 when his current presidential term expires.
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Shock as Putin names new PM, lays out constitutional reforms
Speculation swirled about how the changes might affect Russia's political system and potentially allow Putin to stay on after 2024, when he is due to step down after a fourth Kremlin term.
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Russian government resigns after Putin announces reforms
In a televised meeting with the Russian president, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the proposals would make significant changes to the country's balance of power and so 'the government in its current form has resigned'.
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Putin calls for referendum on constitutional changes
Putin called for a boost to the powers of parliament, making lawmakers responsible for choosing the prime minister and senior cabinet members.
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Turkey says ready to act against Libyan commander Haftar if attacks continue
Turkey and Russia failed to convince Haftar on Monday to sign a binding truce to halt his nine-month campaign to try to conquer the Libyan capital from forces aligned with the internationally recognised government.
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Europe, N. Africa in diplomatic flurry to avoid 'second Syria' in Libya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at talks in Istanbul on Wednesday called for a ceasefire in Libya, although they are seen as supporting opposing sides in the country.
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Russia challenges WADA doping ban
The formal statement of disagreement with WADA will trigger an appeal process against the ban at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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Trump warns Russia, Syria, Iran against killing civilians in Idlib
The US president said Turkey was working hard to stop the 'carnage' in Syria’s Idlib province.
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US sanctions cannot stop gas pipeline to Europe - Russia FM
Sergei Lavrov said the US measures over Nord Stream 2 had 'humiliated' European countries but reiterated Moscow's commitment to the plan, in comments to be broadcast on Sunday on Pervy Kanal, a state TV channel.
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Russia slams US sanctions on European gas pipeline
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova slammed the United States, accusing it of seeking to prevent other countries from developing their economies.
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Russia banned from Olympics for four years over doping scandal - TASS
WADA concluded that Moscow had tampered with laboratory data by planting fake evidence and deleting files linked to positive doping tests.
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Putin, Xi launch 'historic' Russia-China gas pipeline
The mammoth Power of Siberia pipeline connecting the world's top gas exporter and its largest energy importer crowns years of tough negotiations and work in difficult conditions.
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Ukraine slams Apple for calling Crimea part of Russia
Russian lawmakers said on Wednesday that Apple had complied with a demand from Moscow for Crimea to appear as Russian territory on its maps and weather apps.
